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LibriVox recording of Ten Days in a Madhouse, by Nellie Bly
Read by Alice
In 1887 Nellie Bly, one of the first female newspaper writers, and a young reporter who would soon go on to make a career for herself as an investigative journalist and "stunt" reporter, had herself committed to the Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum in New York. Her purpose was to discover what life was like for those who had been deemed insane. She was surprised to discover the depth of mistreatement of the patients. Partially as a result of her reporting, more money was allocated to the asylum and reforms were put into place. (Summary by Alice)
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Read by Alice
In 1887 Nellie Bly, one of the first female newspaper writers, and a young reporter who would soon go on to make a career for herself as an investigative journalist and "stunt" reporter, had herself committed to the Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum in New York. Her purpose was to discover what life was like for those who had been deemed insane. She was surprised to discover the depth of mistreatement of the patients. Partially as a result of her reporting, more money was allocated to the asylum and reforms were put into place. (Summary by Alice)
For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording.
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M4B format available
Reviews
Reviewer:
Steve190
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March 4, 2016
Subject: Cruelty of the Past
Subject: Cruelty of the Past
Heart wrenching story of what it really was like in many asylums in the past. A read you will not soon forget.
Reviewer:
lanternland
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December 10, 2013
Subject: Shocking true story by the amazing and intrepid Nellie Bly!
Subject: Shocking true story by the amazing and intrepid Nellie Bly!
Shocking true story by the amazing and intrepid Nellie Bly!
In 1887 she feigned insanity and was placed first in Belleview hospital and then in the insane asylum on Blackwell's Island in New York City. Her expose of the brutal treatment of the inmates was published in the NY Daily World and led to reforms.
The following year, 1888, she made an around the world journey in imitation of Jules Verne's Around The World In 80 Days, and she published this in a book called *Around the World in Seventy-Two Days* (of which an excellent reading is here on Librivox).
Nellie Bly (t/n Elizabeth Jane Cochrane)was an extraordinary person, and beautiful too. More about her here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_Bly
The reader of this book is also terrific, Alys AtteWater - and why are some of the very best readers shy about giving their names!?
In 1887 she feigned insanity and was placed first in Belleview hospital and then in the insane asylum on Blackwell's Island in New York City. Her expose of the brutal treatment of the inmates was published in the NY Daily World and led to reforms.
The following year, 1888, she made an around the world journey in imitation of Jules Verne's Around The World In 80 Days, and she published this in a book called *Around the World in Seventy-Two Days* (of which an excellent reading is here on Librivox).
Nellie Bly (t/n Elizabeth Jane Cochrane)was an extraordinary person, and beautiful too. More about her here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_Bly
The reader of this book is also terrific, Alys AtteWater - and why are some of the very best readers shy about giving their names!?
Reviewer:
benefitsingers
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January 8, 2009
Subject: Very interesting story
Subject: Very interesting story
This was an interesting story and the narration was very good. The reader made me truly believe she was Nelly Blye herself. Well done.
Reviewer:
FNH
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April 4, 2008
Subject: FNH Appraisal
Subject: FNH Appraisal
Official Blurb
In 1887 Nellie Bly, one of the first female newspaper writers, and a young reporter who would soon go on to make a career for herself as an investigative journalist and “stunt” reporter, had herself committed to the Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum in New York. Her purpose was to discover what life was like for those who had been deemed insane. She was surprised to discover the depth of mistreatement of the patients. Partially as a result of her reporting, more money was allocated to the asylum and reforms were put into place.
My Review
As the blurb has told you, this is not fiction. It is presented as an extended essay ( book length ). The style in which it is written is captivating and the expose side of it makes it more alluring to the ear.
The discoveries made by Nellie are staggering and horrorific. Hard to believe that we were so ignorant in the past, but here is the truth its distasteful harsh glare.
The reader, a young lady herself, seems perfect for the reading. She comes over as a forceful and determined lady and fits the character of Nellie perfectly.
Reading = 3/3
Production = 2/3
Story = 2/3
more of my review can be found at http://freeaudioreview.blogspot.com/
In 1887 Nellie Bly, one of the first female newspaper writers, and a young reporter who would soon go on to make a career for herself as an investigative journalist and “stunt” reporter, had herself committed to the Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum in New York. Her purpose was to discover what life was like for those who had been deemed insane. She was surprised to discover the depth of mistreatement of the patients. Partially as a result of her reporting, more money was allocated to the asylum and reforms were put into place.
My Review
As the blurb has told you, this is not fiction. It is presented as an extended essay ( book length ). The style in which it is written is captivating and the expose side of it makes it more alluring to the ear.
The discoveries made by Nellie are staggering and horrorific. Hard to believe that we were so ignorant in the past, but here is the truth its distasteful harsh glare.
The reader, a young lady herself, seems perfect for the reading. She comes over as a forceful and determined lady and fits the character of Nellie perfectly.
Reading = 3/3
Production = 2/3
Story = 2/3
more of my review can be found at http://freeaudioreview.blogspot.com/
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